Embossed with iron

[october15]

"Either side of the fireplace stood two heavy wooden doors, embossed with iron"

Source: The Silent Companions, by Laura Purcell

Does it mean carved with iron or ornamented with iron? I suppose the latter applies.

Please advise.

october15

 

[Andygc]

It means ornamented with iron. You might like to check the dictionary to see what emboss means.

 

[PaulQ]

embossed with iron" -> which had iron embossing on it.
Embossing(n.) -> a design or ornament which has a noticeable thickness.

 

[kentix]

 

[Chasint]

boss (bôs, bos), n.

1. {...}
2. {...}
3. an ornamental protuberance of metal, ivory, etc.;
   stud.

boss - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

 

[october15]

Thank you. I did check the meaning of embossed. As in kentix's picture I saw both embossed wooden doors or embossed iron doors, and they looked carved. The english-portuguese dictionary states «ornamented with» or embossed.

But it's clear now.

Greetings
october15